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LCMS Worship — December 2021 resources

Monthly worship planning resources include Three-Year Series prayers, One-Year Series prayers, lectionary summaries, hymn suggestions and more.

Preach the Word – Module 10 – Catechetical Preaching – Rev. Peter Bender

Discover the value of catechetical preaching and the importance of learning the texts of Scripture and the Small Catechism by heart.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 3 — Confessional Position of Synod

We are joined together as a Synod because of our common faith and doctrine, and we continue to promote our doctrinal clarity and unity in various ways.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 2 — History, Confession and Purpose

In this video, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), talks about the founding of the LCMS in 1847.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – December 2021 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 1 — Introduction

What does it mean to be part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)?

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – November 2021 newsletter

The LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter reminds us to turn to the church and welcome others into the church.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Stewardship’

Rev. Heath Curtis, the coordinator for LCMS Stewardship Ministry, takes us through a better budgeting process that aims to put the Word of God in charge of how we do business in the church.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – November 2021 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

The November 2021 issue highlights how Lutherans in Kenya and the United States are being prepared for future service to both God and neighbor.

CTCR report – ‘Marriage Between Church and State: A Report on Clergy Serving as “Agents of the State” ’

LCMS President Harrison, Synod officials and LCMS entities asked the CTCR to prepare a report that addresses questions about this issue, including if pastors should continue to sign civil marriage licenses on behalf of the state.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2021 newsletter

Read about a Lutheran layperson who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, and this edition also highlights notable Supreme Court cases.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – October 2021 newsletter

The mercy of God is the starting point of stewardship. There is no greater mercy than what Jesus does for the failed steward at Calvary.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘On Mission with the Master’

Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray director of LCMS Black Ministry, explored the biblical insights into outreach that can be found in the practice of Jesus Himself.

LCMS Life Ministry — Fall 2021 newsletter

The Fall 2021 News and Notes newsletter offers hopeful updates for defenders of life, including information about a hormone that allows a woman to reverse the effects of abortion-inducing drugs.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – October 2021 newsletter

The October 2021 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ, the newsletter reminds us to not become fixated on measuring success in our ministries and vocations.